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#371 of 842 schools in PR

Top 44% in state

Juan Ponce De Leon II

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Florida, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 366, Florida, PR 00650

  • Math 42% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2018)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation15.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Chronic Absenteeism78%

Students at Juan Ponce De Leon II score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency42%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 13 points since 2015, reaching 45% in 2018.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Juan Ponce De Leon II sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$19,811

Median home value

$104,100

Median rent

$662/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

52.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
15.6% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Juanita Ramirez GonzalezEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–121.2 mi318Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified9.79–12Not available173Compare →
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos PonceEnrollment path unverified9.69–12Not available86Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#371 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Juan Ponce De Leon II is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Juan Ponce De Leon II

Juan Ponce De Leon II is a public high school in Florida, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 505 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Juan Ponce De Leon II

What grades does Juan Ponce De Leon II serve?

Juan Ponce De Leon II serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Juan Ponce De Leon II?

Juan Ponce De Leon II has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Juan Ponce De Leon II?

The student-teacher ratio at Juan Ponce De Leon II is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Juan Ponce De Leon II rank in PR?

Juan Ponce De Leon II ranks #371 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Juan Ponce De Leon II's MySchoolScout rating?

Juan Ponce De Leon II has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Juan Ponce De Leon II?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Juan Ponce De Leon II has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Juan Ponce De Leon II a charter school?

No, Juan Ponce De Leon II is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Juan Ponce De Leon II a Title I school?

No, Juan Ponce De Leon II is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juan Ponce De Leon II?

91.1% of students at Juan Ponce De Leon II qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
505
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Florida Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 00650)
13,457
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
41.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00650; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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